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Mark Ruffin was born on 24 September, 1956 in American, is an American broadcaster, producer, and writer. ... producer, and writer. He has won the regional Chicago / Midwest Emmy Awards two times, and has been nominated for a Grammy Award. ... He won two Emmy Awards while at WTTW. 2014-2017 Ruffin was a recurrent moderator and host of the AOL ...

Mark Ruffin, a renowned musicologist, journalist, producer, and emcee, has made significant contributions to the world of broadcasting and music. With two Regional Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards under his belt and a Grammy Award nomination, Ruffin's talent and expertise are undeniable.

He has won the regional Chicago / Midwest Emmy Awards[1][2] two times, and has been nominated for a Grammy Award.[3] Ruffin has been the Program Director/On-Air host for Sirius XM's Real Jazz channel[4][5] since 2007. Ruffin was the Jazz Editor of Chicago Magazine from 1982 to 2007, Contributor at Down Beat Magazine 1985–2005, Jazz Stringer at Chicago Sun-Times 1989–1997, Music Editor at N'Digo Magazine 1995–2005 and contributed to Jazziz, JazzUSA.com,[14] Playboy, Ebony, Illinois Entertainer and many other publications.[15] 31st Chicago Music Awards: Producer of the Year -"The Revolution Will Be Jazz – Songs of Gil Scott Heron" (Giacomo Gates) 3rd British Jazz FM Awards: Nominated for Album of the Year – "Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson" (Charenee Wade)